Luke 23
The chapter of trial and crucifixion. Or, even better, the
chapter of trial, crucifixion, and burial. For all the elements are essential
for the ministry of Messiah. So, let’s talk about the burial. Luke points out
that Joseph from Arimathea buried Jesus in the tomb “where no one had ever yet
been laid” (Luke 23:53). Jesus is the first who will use the tomb.
From the story of triumphant entrance to Jerusalem we know
that the disciples prepared for Jesus a colt on which no one has ever yet sat
(Luke 19:30).
Jesus was the firstborn of Mary, so He first was in the womb
in which no one was placed before.
He invited Levi Matthew to be His disciples, no one else
would offer a spiritual leadership to the one who served Roman occupational
authorities…
There are other instances I can point out, but I hope you get
my point – Jesus is the one Who goes first. That’s why we don’t need to be
surprised when St. Paul writes: “and He is the head of the body, the church. He
is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be
preeminent” (Colossians 1:18).
I believe Mary had other sons and daughters (Mk. 6:3). I can’t
imagine that the owners of the colt would mummify the poor animal and never use
it again. I’m pretty sure they did. It is more than possible that the tomb was
used by other people and Jesus emptied the space…
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